Chapter 41: Chahar Trenches Advance

  Inside Guangfu County town, in the headquarters of the guerrilla column.

  Several team leaders attended this meeting because Yang Junran was going to make a big announcement.

  Although the chairman of the committee was willing to take on the military expenses of the guerrilla column, they were always empty checks and never issued any large sums of money.

  It was an officer sent by dispatch, and Yang Junran arranged for his food and lodging.

  This time, the booty captured from the bandits was the first thing Yang Junran did when he returned to the county town, which was to send a telegram to the troops.

  "Hmm, this time's harvest is still pretty good. Let's give a round of applause to the brave Second Squad." After saying that, Yang Junran led the applause.

  Qin Litian of the Second Squad felt a bit awkward, as his own team had exposed quite a few problems.

  In just one day and night, many soldiers had visibly lost a lot of weight.

  These back-and-forth roads, they didn't have any means of transportation, and yet they had to carry so much ammunition and supplies.

  Everyone knows that the Second Squad is tired. From seeing them return, these squad leaders knew that the Second Squad had suffered a lot on this road.

  "Don't worry, everyone. I'll give you all such opportunities in the future. Comrade-in-charge Fang, next time when fellow villagers go to sell things, let a team follow and take action together, but absolutely no profiteering is allowed, we must move forward step by step, and then come back." Yang Junran said seriously amidst everyone's applause.

  As soon as Yang Junran finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

  No one wants to go through such a thing, after all, leading troops in a forced march is the most difficult thing.

  "Everyone has no experience, can learn from Erzhidui, they are not just walking back, right?" Yang Junran said with a smile, seeing everyone's puzzled eyes.

  Everyone looked at Qin Litian with satisfaction, some of them regretted why they didn't follow him this time, at least they could have obtained so many things. Next time, it's estimated that there won't be such good luck again, after all, only Hei Lao Ba is the biggest bandit in this place.

  Fang Han Chen furrowed his brow and said to the crowd, "Alright, quiet down. According to Commander Yang's orders, each department needs to come here to receive their military pay. Also, since our troops are a motley crew, nobody is particularly close to anyone else. So Commander Yang has decided that while we have more money now, we'll give out some extra this one time."

  Everyone saw Yang Junran's unintentional gaze and was deeply moved in their hearts.

  For such a motley crew, let alone military pay, it's already good enough if they can have a full meal.

  "As for the military pay, after the meeting is dismissed, each department can go to the Chief of Staff's place to receive the money. In addition, taking advantage of these bandit recruitment matters, we will establish a cavalry regiment. Each department has cavalry personnel who can report to the Command Center." Yang Junran said and stood up.

  As Yang Junran stood up, the four team leaders quickly stood up.

  "There's nothing else to discuss, let's disperse. I'm going to go see Commander Zhou and take a look at the situation over there." Yang Junran had an air of righteousness about him, as if going to Zhou Yulan's place was a very serious matter.

  "If there's nothing else, let's disperse." Fang Hanqin glanced at the sky outside, he didn't want Yang Junran to stay too late.

  Yang Junran glanced at everyone and smiled as he walked out towards the outside.

  Mountain district, Zhou Yulan's command center.

  It's usually quiet here unless there are important meetings being held.

  However, today in the command center, Zhou Yulan was quietly looking at the map by herself.

  She didn't know her current mood, but a cold heart seemed to be slowly melting, occasionally still thinking of that young officer.

  "Sister, the news is confirmed, it must be that stinky brat Yang Junran who did it." Chen Qiao said as she walked over to Zhou Yulan.

  Zhou Yulan seemed as if she hadn't heard anything and silently stared at the map.

  But in her heart, there were extremely complicated thoughts.

  Seeing Zhou Yulan like this, Chen Qiao was somewhat surprised. He knew that Zhou Yulan was extremely sensitive and could usually hear clearly anyone within five meters of her. This time, not only did she walk over herself, but also called out several times without any reaction.

  "Sister, Commander Yang Junran has arrived." Meng Yumei walked over and said softly.

  "Let him come in."

  Chen Qiu looked at Zhou Yulan with some confusion, and it seemed that she had understood something in her heart.

  "Sister, Hei Lao Ba's matter was done by Yang Jun Ran." Chen Qiao Ru said again.

  Zhou Yulan smiled and said to Chen Qier: "Except for him, who else can take down Hei Laoba?"

  In the living room, Yang Junran was smiling and holding three treasured swords.

  Although he didn't know if Meng Yumei and Chen Qiaoru would like them too, he still brought them all over.

  "Commander Zhou." Yang Junran was visibly excited after seeing Zhou Yulan.

  Zhou Yulan also rarely showed a smile, carefully sizing up Yang Junran, as if seeing him for the first time.

  Against the backdrop of military uniform, Yang Junran is quite handsome, with a British face, clear eyebrows and eyes, and with the backing of military uniform, he has several more majestic.

  "Cough, cough." Behind them, Chen Qiao saw that the two had been staring at each other for a long time and finally couldn't help but start coughing.

  Meng Yumei's eyes were somewhat lost, and she walked over to sit down on one side.

  Zhou Yulan seemed to have sensed something too, and awkwardly walked forward.

  "Commander Zhou, this time I came to take a look at you, is there anything that needs help? In addition, these three treasured swords were captured from Hei Lao Ba by us. There's no one in our place who uses swords, so I hope Commander Zhou can like them." Yang Junran smiled awkwardly and placed the swords on the table.

  Zhou Yulan's face lit up with some excitement when she heard Yang Junran say that.

  Chen Qiao looked at Yang Junran with a sarcastic expression and said, "You little devil still have good luck, being able to take care of Hei Lao Ba. His two thousand cavalry are not easy to deal with, even if they encounter four thousand infantry, it's not necessarily their opponent. The little ghosts have suffered a lot."

  Yang Junran smiled and said to Chen Qier: "We have tanks, a total of twenty tanks will solve the problem."

  Meng Yumei walked over and picked up a beautifully decorated treasure sword.

  "These three precious swords, I'll give one to each of you, hoping you'll like them. Also, I have many more jewels at my place, if you'd like, I can send some over." Yang Junran said, looking at the three people, with the intention of coming here just this once.

  However, as soon as jewelry was mentioned, the three of them seemed to look a bit off-color, after all they had forgotten that they were still women.

  "Commander Yang, what's your next plan? The Japanese won't let us off easily." Only after she finished speaking did Zhou Yulan realize her slip of the tongue.

  Fortunately, Yang Junran did not hear it, but in fact, he had already considered them as his own people in his heart.

  "General Zhou, rest assured. I plan to establish a cavalry unit. With the cavalry and armored troops, I can quickly reinforce you here. Even if an entire Japanese division comes, we can take advantage of the mountainous terrain to wear them down. Then, with internal and external coordination, who knows, it might be another great victory." Yang Junran said confidently to Zhou Yulan.

  "Hmph, Commander Yang is quite arrogant. Hopefully he won't cause trouble for us later." Chen Qiao naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity to mock him.

  Yang Junran also got used to it and continued to chat and laugh.

  It wasn't until evening that Yang Junran left the mountainous area after lingering over dinner.

  Guangfu County Town, Headquarters inside.

  The commanders of various columns have arrived here, this is a temporary military meeting convened by Fang Hanqin.

  The person who summoned Yang Junran has also set off, and as soon as Yang Junran returns, the meeting can be held.

  Choi Jeong-myeong also attended the meeting exceptionally because the content of this meeting had a great deal to do with him.

  "Commander." Everyone said with a salute as they saw Yang Jun Ruan return.

  Yang Junran glanced at Cui Zhengming beside him, and his face did indeed ease up a bit, after all, Cui Zhengming had done something good for his own troops.

  "Commander Yang, as long as this organizational report is submitted, the higher-ups can give us a Chahar Advance Regiment's organizational structure. At that time, we will directly be responsible for supplementing personnel and issuing weapons, ammunition, and military pay from the Military Affairs Department. This matter is beneficial to you in every way and has no drawbacks." Cui Zhengming said, looking at Yang Junran while holding a document.

  Yang Junran looked at the file and a smile also appeared on his face.

  Compiled by:

  Chahar Right-Wing Forward Division

  Commander: Major General Yang Junran

  Chief of Staff: Colonel Fang Hanqin.

  Chief of Staff: Colonel Choi Jeong-myeong.

  Deputy Director of Confidential Bureau: Major Fa Shu-yi.

  It has four infantry brigades, one artillery regiment, one cavalry regiment and one tank regiment.

  First Division Commander: Kong Lianqin Major General, Deputy Division Commander Jin Mingcheng Lieutenant General.

  Deputy Commander: Qin Litian, Deputy Commander Yun Qiao Han Zhong

  Third Division Commander: Deng Ziyong Senior Colonel, Deputy Division Commander Ouyang Jianzhong Colonel.

  4th Division Commander: Xu Da Colonel, Deputy Division Commander Ji Quan Lieutenant Colonel.

  Artillery Brigade Commander: Colonel Long Yan.

  Cavalry Brigade Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Liang Fei

  Tank Brigade Commander: Colonel Zhang Junzhe

  Guard Battalion Commander: Xia Keshao

  Infantry brigade organization: four infantry regiments, one artillery regiment, one machine gun regiment, one engineer company, one communication company, one guard company, one transport team, and one medical team.

  Infantry battalion organization: Three infantry companies (each with 160 rifles, three light machine guns, and nine grenade launchers.) Machine gun company (three heavy machine guns, three Type 97 90mm mortars.)

  Artillery Battalion: 10 Type 92 infantry guns.

  Machine Gun Battalion: 10 Type 92 heavy machine guns.

  Engineer Battalion: 200 people.

  Guard Battalion: Synchronized Infantry Battalion Establishment.

  A total of over 4,000 people traveled.

  Artillery Regiment: Field Artillery Battalion two (each battalion 10 x 105mm field guns) Mountain Artillery Battalion two (12 x Type 41 75mm mountain guns, 12 x Type 94 75mm mountain guns)

  Cavalry Regiment: Two thousand people.

  Tank battalion: forty tanks.

  After reading all of these, Yang Junran agreed without any hesitation.